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WUL 40N

1974 Citroen Ds

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,345 mi
Last recorded97,345 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1974 Citroen Ds52,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUL 40N
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 97,345 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,523 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,523 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,852 miles

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,079 miles

O/S and N/S outer sills have steel checker plate covers fitted(unable to inspect sills)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 89,079 miles

O/S and N/S outer sills have steel checker plate covers fitted(unable to inspect sills)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,630 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 81,060 miles

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 81,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,150 miles

n/s outer floor pan corroded

o/s outer driveshaft gaiter poor

Pass 30 Oct 2008 76,315 miles

front brakes binding slightly

o/s driveshaft gaiter missing

Fail 30 Oct 2008 76,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes binding slightly

front fog lights not working

o/s driveshaft gaiter missing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 74,005 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Ds?

Based on 7,937 MOT tests across 1,007 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
1,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 306
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Headlamp aim too low 157
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 152
Headlamp aim too high 151
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WUL 40N is a 1974 Citroen Ds in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1974 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 52,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Ds fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WUL 40N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Ds typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this Citroen Ds is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WUL 40N registered?

WUL 40N is a 1974 Citroen Ds, first registered on 6 August 1974.

Is WUL 40N safe to buy?

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